A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5304486 Details
Epoch: 246 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 20991833 epoch_slot_no: 83033 block_no: 5304309 slot_leader_id: 5151170 size: 4062 time: 2021-02-05 20:48:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b210addb98af5a7d788df06b3c4bd8ffd8369f4686cd2ab70ee7508e88595dBlock Operator
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